Teledyne M8-4 Quick Start Guide

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Introduction

The SierraFC M8-4 Fibre Channel Protocol Analyzer helps
Hardware, Firmware, Design, and Application Engineers
troubleshoot and diagnose problems within their product.
The analyzer supports capture, triggering, and filtering.

SierraFCM8-4

Quick Start

Before Starting

Use this document for quick installation and setup. If you
experience problems or need more information, see the
SierraFC M8-4 User Manual on the Installation CD or at the
Teledyne LeCroy web site. For details about the latest software
version, see the Readme file on the Installation CD.

The Analyzer has a USB port and an Ethernet port to
connect to a computer. You can cascade analyzer units for
higher port counts. You can trigger manually or trigger on a
specific event.

The Analyzer provides for bi-directional trigger and capture
of exchanges, primitives, and patterns. You can capture all
frames and/or exclude traffic. The Analyzer provides a full
range of views and statistical reports.

SierraFC M8-4 Protocol Analyzer

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Components

The analyzer package includes the following components:

• SierraFC M8-4 Analyzer identified in the packing list

• SierraFC M8-4 Quick Start

• USB A-B 2.0 cable, 1.8 meter

• Ethernet cable, 10 feet

• DB9(male) to DB9(female) extension cable, 6 feet

• Three-Prong AC power cord

• Installation CD ROM with software and documentation

The software installs on Microsoft
Windows Vista, and Windows 7. Please see the Readme
file on the installation CD for the latest information on PC
requirements.

Please see the SierraFC M8-4 User Manual on the
installation CD for component specifications and further
details.

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Windows® XP,

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Unpacking the Analyzer

Inspect the received shipping container for any damage. Unpack the container and account for each of the system
components listed on the accompanying packing list. Visually inspect each component for absence of damage.
In the event of damage, notify the shipper and Teledyne LeCroy Corporation. Retain all shipping materials for shipper’s
inspection.

Front Panel Description

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Features

The Analyzer has the following features on the front:

• Power Switch [1]

• LED Indicators for P1-P2 and P3-P4 [2]

• Tri gger or for trigger

• Error or for error

• Link or for link

• Speed or for speed level,
with two LEDs per FC port pair.

• Speed LEDs are off when there is no link.

• If only P1 or P2 (or P3 or P4) has valid traffic, the LED pair

shows the port speed.

• If P1 and P2 (or P3 and P4) have separate link speeds, the

LED pair toggles between the port speeds.

• If P1 and P2 (or P3 and P4) successfully link, the LED pair

shows the link speed, according to the following table:

Speed P1 (P3) P2 (P4)

1 Gbps Off Off
2 Gbps Off On
4 Gbps On Off
8 Gbps On On

• Frame or for traffic
After the link, indicates traffic on
the bus.

• Port 1 connector [3]

• Port 2 connector [4]

• Port 3 connector [5]

• Port 4 connector [6]

• External Trigger Input (Trigger IN) [7]

• External Trigger Output (Trigger OUT) [8]

• USB Port for host connectivity [9]

• Ethernet Port for network connectivity [10]

• Status and Configuration LCD Display [11]

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Expansion Connectors

The Analyzer provides cascading features through the
STX Sync Expansion card on the back.

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Installing the Software

1. Insert the Installation CD ROM into the CD drive on the host machine. The installation automatically starts setup,
unless Auto Run is off. In that case, select the CD ROM from “My Computer” and click Setup.
After the warning to close all other programs and before starting the installation, the Install component selection opens.

2. Select components for installation.

3. Click N

4. Restart the computer before using the software.

Note: If you get an error message during installation of the drivers, consult your system administrator.

ext to complete the installation. The SierraFC M8-4 software installs on the PC hard disk.

You can use cascading of analyzer units for higher port
counts, by daisy chaining the units through the STX SYNC
Expansion Card on the analyzer back.

For expansion, see the Introduction chapter of the
SierraFC M8-4 User Manual.

Warning: Do not open the enclosure. No operator

serviceable parts are inside.